Peoria County Calendar of Events

Peoria Oktoberfest will be held this weekend at the Peoria Riverfront Park on Sept. 15-17. (Photo courtesy of German American Central Society)

SEPT. 14

CASA Quarterbacks Recruitment Meeting

Thursday, 5:30-7 p.m.

The Fieldhouse, 1200 W. Main St., Peoria

Free

Court Appointed Special Associates program is drafting new members. The program aims to reduce the amount of time children spend in foster care and help ensure that the child’s best interest is served in the court process. For more information, call (309) 669-2939.

SEPT. 13-16

Disney’s ‘Hunchback of Notre Dame’

Thur.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.

Peoria Players Theatre, 4300 N. University St.

$20; $15 for 20 and under

A regional premiere, the Academy Award-winning team have created a lushly scored retelling of Victor Hugo’s epic story of love, acceptance and what it means to be a hero. For more information, call (309) 688-4473.

SEPT. 15

Salsa at the Contemporary Art Center

Friday, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

305 SW Water St., Peoria

$7

Lessons will be held from 8:30-9:30. Music by DJ Ed Caballero. For more information, call (309) 674-6877.

While this workshop is intended for Wolf Cub Scouts to earn their Super Science belt loop, it is open to scouts and family members of all ages. For more information or to register, call (309) 686-7000.

River Spirit Flute Circle

Saturday, 1-2 p.m.

Forest Park Nature Center, 5809 N. Forest Park Dr., Peoria Heights

Free

Randy Starnes, a local flute maker, will lead the group in playing wooden flutes. No experience necessary. Flutes available for loan or purchase. For more information, visit ilmidwife@comcast.net.

Museum Class: Really Wild Weather

Saturday, 11 a.m.-noon

Studio 3, Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.

$12

Participants will learn about weather through activities including a lightning calculator. Event will end with a demonstration of the Tornado Cannon. For more information or to register, call (309) 686-7000.

Bubblegum Jack Featured at the Vineyard

Saturday, 7-11 p.m.

Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 33633 State Rte. 9.

$5 bad cover charge

Bring your own seating to enjoy the music. Reserve deck seating for an additional $5. For more information, call (309) 359-9463.